VOLUME 8 ISSUE 1 November 2013

In this issue: • TechNova Group Benefits • Technology Uprising • International Engineering Alliance • Registrar’s Report

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LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 1 2 LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 Leadership in Technology is the official newsletter of TechNova, the Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Nova Scotia.

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Publications Mail Agreement # 42456014 LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 3 From the Editor

I’d like to begin by introducing myself. My name is Mike MacLean, and I am the new editor of Leadership in Technology. In addition to my role as editor, I’m also taking over the role of Communications Director for TechNova.

I’m excited to take on the challenge of using Leadership in Technology, social media and our recently updated website to keep our members informed about the ongoing activities for TechNova, our national association CCTT, job postings, and new and exciting developments in the world of technology.

My primary goal is to further develop the TechNova community using the previously mentioned platforms. Increased use of social media and frequent website updates are the first steps toward keeping our membership informed. Our Twitter account - @NSTechNova – will be the first place to see news updates, job postings and council meeting dates. Our Facebook page will serve the same purpose, but will also serve as a place for discussion. Our website can be found at www.technova.ca.

The Leadership in Technology magazine is an excellent source of information for our members. We’re always looking for interesting content to share, and if you have anything you’d like to see in our magazine, you can contact us any time through Twitter, Facebook, or by email at [email protected].

In this issue, we’ve highlighted a local company called Refuel Systems, who are making waves with their innovative method of fuel-polishing.

The engine that runs TechNova is its membership, and the volunteers that serve on council and in various committees. We are always welcoming new members to volunteer with our organization, and I can assure you, giving your time to further your organization and yourself as a professional is incredibly rewarding.

I’d like to thank my fellow members of council, TechNova Office Manager Vivian Ernst, and outgoing Editor Nate Dimock for their help in easing me into my new role.

Have a safe and happy holiday season, and all the best in the New Year!

Mike MacLean, CET Editor, Councillor and Communications Director

4 LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 2013 Your membership working for you! EXECUTIVE

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Past President EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE I Job Referral Hugh Campbell, C.Tech The Canadian Technical Employment Network (CTEN) is a coast-to-coast, web- based job referral system that brings technologists and technicians together with Treasurer prospective employers. As a service of the provincial technology associations, Mark Bamford, CET there is no charge for members. Cost is nominal for employers. Please visit www. cten.ca for more information. Councillors Sean Piercey, CET INSURANCE PLANS AT GROUP RATES Janice Kidson, C.Tech • Professional Liability: protect your assets with affordable Errors & Joy Brown, CET Omissions Insurance Louis LeBel, CET • Commercial General Liability Insurance: protect yourself from claims Mark Bamford, CET arising from persons visiting your premises or from non-professional activities Mike MacLean, CET in the field. • Property Insurance: protect your equipment from physical loss or damage at your premises or while in the field. Certification Board Doug Bach, CET, P.Eng., Chair For further information on the Professional Liability Insurance program for David MacMillan, CET TechNova members contact Vivian Ernst at [email protected]. Or visit the TD Dawn Ryan, CET Meloche Monnex web site at http://www.melochemonnex.com/en/group/technova Don Jardine, P.Eng., CET (Hon) Ian Mitchell, CET Mike Rushton, CET HOME INSURANCE Joe Simms, CET, Registrar As the leading provider of group home and car insurance, TD Insurance Meloche Mark Bamford, CET, Assistant Registrar Monnex makes purchasing insurance for your car, home and recreational vehicle Patricia Power, CET as simple as... 1, 2, 3. First, you can take advantage of preferred group rates. Sean Piercey, CET Second, you get great coverage. Third, you receive outstanding service. Request a free, no-obligation online quote today and you could WIN 1 of 2 CCTT Director Honda Insight hybrids, plus $3,000 for gas! (or $30,000 in cash). For more Hugh Campbell, C.Tech details, visit www.melochemonnex.com/technova.

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LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 5 Dear Members,

I am always surprised at how quickly time goes by. As we move from summer to fall, and soon into winter, TechNova will be working hard to ensure all of the membership will have input into the direction the organization will be taking in the coming years.

Over the past couple of months TechNova has been working hard for the membership in many different areas. We are currently working on projects related with CCTT and CTAB to improve our training and development programs and also expand our membership base.

We are always looking for members to become active within the TechNova council and committees in many other different capacities. All full time-members are eligible to volunteer for council, if interested, please contact the office.

Thanks to our new communications director Mike MacLean, TechNova has been working hard on getting our magazine and website in order. TechNova will be able to manage its website and magazine for future content and advertisements that the membership will find interesting.

Also as a change, Michael Frampton is now our new Acting Vice President, as Technova’s former Vice President Nate Dimock had to relocate to Alberta for work. I want to personally say thank you, Nate for all the help you have given to Technova and me as President. I also look forward to working with Michael over the next couple of months and I am excited to hear all the ideas he has.

I would like to wish every member and their family a happy and safe holidays. I look forward to serving all the council and membership in the New Year.

Thank You,

Eric D. Jury, CET President,

6 LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 NEW MembersApril 2013 - October 31, 2013

Associate Technologists Robert Bowler Logan Webb Adam Dorey Bernard Elwin Joseph MacPherson Thomas MacDonald Mason Croucher Adam Connors Travis Colter Carlos Tejada Matthew Smith Jennifer Pushie-Burgher Fraser MacIver Shane Branscombe Maria Archibald Brian MacLean Certified Engineering Marc-Andre Julien Ruth Shorten Technologist (CET) Jeoffrey Veinotte Students Cassie Daniels Joshua Wood Kory Hawes John Allen Christopher Hacking Ryan Delaney Kevin MacDonald David Butler Paul Joseph Gagnon Fady Ramsis John Stevenson Ricky Thibault Martin MacArthur Gavin Timberlake Jacob Marshall Justin Wilson Andrew Cooper Colin Bown Jason Thibeam Leeland Thomson Colin MacGillivrary Josh Richard Stephen Estey Lukas Wentzell Randi Redmond Michael Edwards Applied Science Technician Dhouv Mehta Michael Babineau Catherine Lohnes Stephen McNeil Gillian Oxner Marcel Landry Glen Dawe Michael Knox Brenna Farmer Paul Baillie Samantha Fredericks Elijah Whynot Devon Pinks Transfer In Jack Tsao Breanne Barry James Kempt James Cann Kelly Regan Stephane Sabourin Tyler Seize Micah Frith Clayton Fiander Lih-Ren Wang Bruce O’Blenis John Clarke Ken McGregor Tina Martin Christine MacKinnon Adam Langford Wilson Chiang Amanda Grant Alex Pelger Bridget Campbell Kimberley Harder Upgrade from an Associate Amanda Morrison Colton Clarke Allain Thebeau Technologist to a Certified Shane Warren Drew Conrad Keith Tovey Ben Cochrane Corey Williams Mikhail Ivanov Coady Carter Jennifer Comeau Michael MacNeil Cheryl Hill Certified Engineering Jenna Walker Kenny Sloan Christopher Rossong Technicians (C.Tech) Evgeni Motin Thomas Falkenham Nathan Fraser Edison Miller Blake Robicheau Jonathan Liotte Curtis Heddon Ashton Corkum Wade Bellefontaine Kristopher Amon Jeff Gerrow Matthew Fry Justin Thomas Mat Sawler Christopher Mark Dallas Wilson Ryan White

LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 7 Technology uprising Atlantic Canada poised for explosion of technology start-ups By Sarah Sawler

Kevin Lynch is the vice-chair of BMO Financial maybe even pull people back from other parts of Group and an officer of the Order of Canada. He’s the country. It will also attract immigrants, which we also the co-founder of 4Front Atlantic, a three-part desperately need in Atlantic Canada.” annual that brought Atlantic Canadian business professionals together to brainstorm ways to kick- He says that the region is already experiencing start the economy. According to Lynch, it’s critical the beginnings of a technology boom. Notable that a way be found to keep young people in the examples include New Brunswick’s social media region, and also attract young immigrants. And he monitoring service, Radian6 Technologies, which believes that supporting technology start-ups is the was purchased by San Francisco’s Salesforce key. Marketing Cloud in 2011, as well as a number of successful ventures in Halifax, inspiring the launch of the HPX Digital conference. “We’re creating the critical mass where science and business are coming together to create new firms,” explains Lynch. “And they’re not just trying to sell into traditional markets, they’re marketing globally.” Lynch thinks Atlantic Canada has just about everything it needs to build a vibrant industry from this new base. With the region’s abundance of respected schools, its well-educated population, and the growing excitement about this new technology potential, it appears to be well positioned for future growth. Mentors, asserts Lynch, are the only missing element.

“We have successful business people, but we really need them to take on young folks and give “The more we’re able create an eco-system that them the wisdom of their mistakes as much as their supports start-up firms, the more we’ll increase successes,” says Lynch. the incentive to stay in Atlantic Canada,” Lynch explains. “It could really change the dynamic, Article Source: http://www.atlanticbusinessmagazine.ca Reprinted with permission from the Atlantic Business Magazine.

8 LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 9 Last week in Halifax members of the commercial able to the owners and managers of Canada›s com- real estate industry gathered together for BOMEX® mercial real estate. In addition to regular sessions a 2013, the national conference of the Building Own- Keynote Address was given by leading futurist Jim ers and Managers Association (BOMA). Hosted Carroll, and an Executive Roundtable with some of by BOMA Nova Scotia this year, BOMEX® 2013 our leading experts in the field was held Thursday welcomed over 250 delegates from across Canada, lunchtime. as well as many extra attendees at key conference functions. Delegates and guests had a chance to get together “maritime-style” at the Nova Scotia Kitchen party, Special guests at BOMEX 2013 included Henry held Wednesday evening at Casino Nova Scotia. Chamberlain, President and CEO of BOMA Inter- Lobster meals were served to over 300 delegates national, and Richard Greninger, Chair of BOMA who also had the chance to experience local en- International. BOMA Canada was also well repre- tertainers performing traditional music, including a sented by Benjamin Shinewald, President & CEO, rousing rendition of MacPherson’s Lament. and Peter MacHardy, Chair. The grand finale of BOMEX® 2013 came Thurs- BOMEX® 2013 kicked off with a Golf Tournament, day night with the National Awards Gala, held in held at the renowned Glen Arbour Golf Course, the Halifax World Trade and Convention Centre and an alternative “Explore the Shore” Day Trip to Ballroom. BOMA Canada’s TOBY, Pinnacle, Earth Lunenburg and Peggy’s Cove for non-golfers. Del- and Chairman’s Awards were presented in front of a egates came together with exhibitors that evening at large audience, ably MC’ed by local comedian and the 2013 Opening Reception, held at the BOMEX® presenter Bill Carr. Musical entertainment featur- Trade Show, centre ice at the Halifax Metro Centre. ing selections of music from across Canada was provided by the Mike Cowie Band. BOMEX® 2013 featured five concurrent streams of educational sessions held over two days. Feature BOMA Manitoba looks forward to greeting BOMEX® topics included the latest on green building technol- delegates next year in Winnipeg September 9-11th. ogies, updates on BOMA Measurement Standards, For additional information please contact Christine Corbin at the BOMA Nova and presentations on the latest technologies avail- Scotia office at 902 425 3717 or by email at [email protected].

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LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 11 ReFuel Systems Experiences Tremendous Growth in Move to US Market ReFuel Systems is finding more opportunities in the US Market as larger data centre & health care customers seek out ways to keep their stored diesel clean.

ReFuel Systems, an innovative Dartmouth based fuel- polishing company, is finding a larger consumer base with higher diesel quality standards throughout the US market.

“We did have success in Canada, as a division of Atlantica Mechanical, and in fact attribute all our current one of the largest mechanical success thus far, to the consumer contractors throughout the Atlantic market exclusively in Canada,” said Provinces. ReFuel was designed business development manager Chris to address the fuel integrity issues Curtis, “however since starting to move caused by the desulphurization into the US market, we are finding of diesel fuel to address stricter more stringent and more enforceable legislation over the past decade for guidelines on the quality of stored emergency electrical power systems. diesel- especially stored diesel for large data centres and health care Despite its harmful characteristics, institutions- is really propelling our sulphur acted as a natural lubricant growth in this market”. within diesel and was toxic to micro- organisms able to grow and reside ReFuel Systems was founded in 2009 in the fuel. The lost lubricity caused

12 LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 by desulphurization also impacted the way water absorbed by the fuel, through temperature change and condensation, interacted.

By reducing the sulphur, more micro-organisms and more water have been found present in more tanks, posing a tremendous problem to the diesel generator sets relying on these tanks, which will fail if operated on the contaminated fuel. Furthermore, increased tolerances and engine efficiencies designed to meet regulatory compliance, have made diesel generators far more susceptible to contaminated fuel.

“We’ve found in the US, there are more of these mission-critical environments that absolutely cannot experience downtime due to dirty fuel, fuel that has not been maintained. Downtime for some of these sites means huge profit losses or in some cases could mean lives.”

LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 13 International Engineering Alliance There are six international agreements governing CCTT was able to offer its new International mutual recognition of engineering qualifications and Engineering Technologist Canada, IntET(Canada) professional competence. The , designation. These senior technologists are added and are three multi- to an IETA International Register which provides lateral agreements between groups of jurisdictional mutual recognition or exemption and/or streamlined agencies responsible for accreditation or recognition access by engineering technologists to licensing, of tertiary-level engineering qualifications within their registration or certification in economies other than jurisdictions who have chosen to work collectively that in which they first gained recognition. to assist the mobility of engineering practitioners holding suitable qualifications. This past June, two representatives for CCTT attended the International Engineering Alliance Membership is voluntary, but the signatories are meetings in Seoul, South Korea. At these meetings committed to development and recognition of good several new countries were admitted in to the IEA. practice in engineering education. The activities Currently there are 8 Signatories to the Dublin of the accord signatories are intended to assist Accord; , Canada, Ireland, Korea, New growing globalization of mutual recognition of Zealand, , and the engineering qualifications. United States. The Sydney Accord includes the same signatories with the addition of The Dublin Accord is an agreement for the China. international recognition of qualifications and the Sydney Accord During the week of meetings, I learned how much is the agreement for Engineering Technologists Canadian and international processes and graduate qualifications. attributes are intertwined. As part of the process, the IEA monitors international accreditation processes The third agreement that is important to Canadian and bench marks. technologist is the International Engineering Technologist Agreement. Through this agreement The Canadian Technology Accreditation Board’s

14 LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 process has been independently assessed by an Technicians and Technologists; this in turn makes international panel that reaffirmed that the Canadian the company more competitive in the global process meets or exceeds the requirements set economy. As a Canadian, I am also proud that out by the IEA. As such, any Engineering program with all the countries that perform international accredited by CTAB is internationally recognized. As accreditations, CTAB and the Canadian NTBs are well, the National Technology Benchmarks (NTBs) now being used for this purpose. were compared to the IEA graduate attributes. I would like to thank TechNova and the other As we move forward, the NTB steering committee CCTT provinces for their support. It is this support will ensure that the NTBs match the graduate that allows Canada to maintain an international attributes of the IEA. I believe that with globalization competitive edge. it is important that we continued to have international recognition of Canadian educational Louis LeBel, FEC (Hon.), CET programs. This allows Canadian companies to Chair Elect CCTT employ internationally recognized Engineering

Registrar’s Report Since January of 2013, our Learning Branch, Adult Education credentials and experience for membership has showed a steady Division. The project was officially internationally trained technology growth. To date we have welcomed launched in May 2013 and will be professionals (ITPs) and does not eighty- one new members to the completed by March of 2014. in any way duplicate or replace association, a combination of certified professional certification which and associate members. So far, our For the purpose of this project, an remains the exclusive domain of each total membership is approximately international qualifications assessment of Canada’s provincial technology 1758 members. comprises an independent Canadian associations. equivalency assessment of academic My report in this edition of Leadership credentials and work experience for When completed, the IQA will serve in Technology is focused on the individuals trained outside of Canada. as a valuable tool to be used by potential members through foreign TechNova’s Certification Board applicants. The foreign applicants As proposed, the TechNova IQA for the process of matching the have shown a dramatic increase over program would evaluate the level and National Technology Benchmarks the last year. Foreign application type of credential and experience with international education and processing has been somewhat slow obtained by prospective immigrants experience. as the files require a thorough review and new arrivals to Canada who have and may also require assessment from received overseas academic training The IQA assessment tool will offer the an external source. in the areas of applied science & advantage of having been specifically engineering technology. The IQA will created by engineering technicians To improve the application process compare international credentials and technologists for the assessment and meet the growing demand for and competencies gained against of internationally trained engineering assessments from internationally the National Technology Benchmarks technicians and technologists trained technology professionals using procedures that are transparent, providing a rich source of information TechNova has launched the consistent and nationally recognized for our certification board to base International Qualification Assessment within Canada. their decisions and exercise their (IQA) Project in partnership with the professional judgment. Nova Scotia Department of Labour The IQA is intended solely as a and Advanced Education Skills and preliminary assessment of international Joe Simms, CET Registrar

LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 15 NRC and industry to turn biomass into plastics and composites Government of Canada partners with industry to develop innovative materials for cars and houses

The Industrial Biomaterials Honourable Greg Rickford, institutions and other government program, a new initiative that will Minister of State (Science departments. help create more fuel-efficient and Technology). “This is yet vehicles and greener construction another example of how we’re Canadian firms will now be able materials. ensuring more ideas get to the to transform agricultural and marketplace, as this program forestry by-products to create The Honourable Greg Rickford, integrates the expertise of the new materials and reduce the Minister of State (Science and NRC with the business know-how use of petroleum-based polymers Technology) and the National of Canadian industry leaders (plastics). Bioresins, biofibers Research Council of Canada to manufacture new lightweight, and biocomposites made from (NRC), announced the launch cost-effective and bio-sourced Canadian non-food biomass of the Industrial Biomaterials materials for next generation (such as wood, lignin, grain program, a new initiative that will vehicles and homes, to improve husks, flax and hemp stems) help create more fuel-efficient the quality of life of Canadians.” are environmentally friendly and vehicles and greener construction provide alternative ecological materials. The Industrial Biomaterials options. These will provide program is a $55-million initiative manufacturers sustainable and “This new program will strengthen over five years consisting durable green products to use in Canada’s role as a leader in of a $30 million investment next-generation automobiles and the development of innovative, by the NRC, and $25 million building materials. and sustainable materials generated through collaborative and technologies,” said the projects with industry, academic

16 LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 “Agricultural and forestry by-products will be integrated into new materials, which will ultimately reduce the use of petroleum-based polymers,” said John R. McDougall, President of the National Research Council of Canada. “These biomaterials promise to be as safe as the materials currently in use by industry, inexpensive to produce and the ideal lightweight technology for the automotive and construction sectors.”

The program will combine resources from Canadian businesses to advance research and development in the manufacturing of industrial biomaterials.

It will also help Canada’s transportation and construction industries remain competitive in global markets by ensuring that automotive parts manufacturers and green building material suppliers can adopt these leading-edge technologies.

For further information, please contact: Media Relations Team National Research Council of Canada Telephone: 613-991-1431 Toll-free: 1-855-282-1637 Email: [email protected] The Industrial Biomaterials program, a new initiative that will help create more fuel-efficient vehicles and greener construction materials.

This new program will strengthen Canada’s role as a leader in the development “of innovative, and sustainable materials and technologies

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Louis LeBel appointed CCTT Chair engineering technologists with an added credential to their The Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists CET or PTech which provides a competitive advantage” (CCTT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. says Okabe. Louis LeBel, FEC (Hon), CET, IntET (Canada) as its 26th Chair for a two-year term. Information on the new credential, including costs and the application process are available on the CCTT website at “We are delighted to have someone with Mr. LeBel’s www.cctt.ca knowledge and experience take over as Chair of CCTT at this time in our history” said Isidore J. LeBlond, President and CEO, of CCTT. National Applied Research Contest Winners At the 41st Annual General Meeting held September 28, Ottawa, Ontario (September 30, 2013)— The Canadian 2013 the CCTT positions on innovation and leadership Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) is pleased to have been further strengthened by the following decisions: announce the winners of the 2013 National Applied Research Contest. They are: • New CCTT Bylaws approved under the new Canada NFPC Act (2009) 1st Place $1,000 –Mark Watson • Business Associate Member category unveiled “The Design and Analysis of an Open-Return Subsonic • New partnerships created with CareerJoy, Let’s Talk Wind Tunnel” Science and MultiView Mechanical Engineering Technology • Affinity Agreement signed with Meloche Monnex Inc. New Brunswick Community College, Saint John, NB • Eleven new IntET(Canada) designations granted 2nd Place $500 – Cory Bernard, Ryan Fernando, “Building on last week’s highly successful National Matthew Reid “ Technology Conference held in Winnipeg, MB, these new “ Design of an Interval Gearbox for a Downhill Mountain partnerships will help build momentum going forward and Bike” should be of benefit to all applied science and engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology –Mechanical Design technicians/technologists in Canada” said Mr. LeBel. British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Burnaby, BC

CCTT Launches new Designation for 3rd Place $250 – Ted Diener Engineering Technologists in Canada “Classification of Sulfur Standards Using X-Ray Diffraction Ottawa – June 12, 2013. The Canadian Council of Analysis Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) today announced at the Canadian Light Source” the launch of a new designation “IntET(Canada)”. The Chemical Technology International Engineering Technologist designation is Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology recognized by the International Engineering Alliance (IEA) (SIAST) taking into account the diversity of educational training and Saskatoon, SK work experience around the world. Congratulations to the winners and to all those who According to CCTT Chair Robert Okabe, CET, the new submitted entries. The quality of the submissions received international designation will play a key role in assisting the this year was outstanding. CTAB will be releasing details growing numbers of Canadian employers seeking to have shortly on the 2014 Contest. Visit the CCTT website at their employees recognized as part of the engineering www.cctt.ca for more details. team. “The new designation offers experienced

20 LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY Fall 2013 newsassociation Meloche Monnex Continuing Education Bursary*

The Meloche Monnex Continuing Education Bursary is actually two awards of $500.00 each and is awarded CCTT On-line Job Board each year to a member, or child of a member, who is Now Available enrolled in a recognized technology program at the post- secondary level. The winner is selected at random from CCTT is pleased to announce that it all eligible applicants. The deadline for entry is Oct.1, has launched a NEW job posting online 2013. Entries must include proof of enrollment. service. This service may be used by CCTT partners and its goal is to bring 2013 Receipients : Haley Newell & Brian Bruce job seekers and employers in the technology field together.

Ray Fiske Education Award* The portal is divided into three main categories: Industry Jobs, Academic Named in honour of long-time Registrar Mr. Ray Fiske, P.Eng., CET (Hon.), TechNova awards a $500 bursary Jobs and Government Jobs. Interested each year to the son or daughter of a member who is candidates seeking employment may undertaking post-secondary studies. view listings and obtain information on job opportunities at no charge. The winner is drawn at random from all qualified applicants. The deadline for entries is Oct.1, 2013 To access the service visit www.cctt.ca and click on the CCTT Jobs button on 2013 Receipient: Emlie Carol LaGrandeur the home page, or go directly to http:// jobs.cctt.ca.

Awards & Bursaries * To apply, simply send a letter along with the name of your son or daughter and Provincial Awards & Bursaries National Awards & Bursaries proof of his/her enrollment at • President's Awarrd • National Achievement Award a college or university. See • The Ray Fiske Memorial Award for Service Excellence • Manulife Scholarship our website (www.technova. • Meloche Monnex Continuing Education Bursary • Canadian Technology Scholarship ca) for more information. • Ray Fiske Education Award • Student Achievement Awards

STORY IDEAS WELCOME* Leadership in Technology strives to present news, stories and other content in the course of each year that is of particular interest or pertinence to TechNova members. We rely in part on your input to guide and generate articles. This is your publication and you are always encouraged to contribute. NEWS: Your technology career is ever-changing. Let others know about the changes and trends in your particular field, discipline or worksite. PROFILES: Want to share your own story? Leadership in Technology is a great way to demonstrate the ways that members utilize technology in their careers. FEEDBACK: Write to us and share your viewpoints (members and non-members alike). Write to [email protected] or send your letter/article to the TechNova office.

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